Boss Class from The Economist

The Economist

The best bosses create systems for solving problems old and new—from navigating working-from-home demands to hiring the right people, from running good meetings to managing themselves. Andrew Palmer, author of the Bartleby column, looks for advice on how to be a better boss by talking to people who have actually done the job. Read more

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Our take on Boss Class from The Economist podcast

Boss Class is the place to learn how top executives navigate the evolving workplace. hosted by Andrew Palmer, a seasoned journalist with a rich history in various editorial roles, Palmer engages with industry leaders like Nobel laureate Daniel Kahneman, JPMorgan Chase's Jamie Dimon, and Moderna's HR chief Tracey Franklin, among others. They discuss everything from managing a hybrid workforce to hiring strategies, offering practical advice for today's bosses. Boss Class is a seven-episode guide, with new episodes released every Monday. Boss Class from The Economist is a management podcast by The Economist.